Zoom Time

I think every second grader gets excited on Thursdays. It’s Zoom day where one kid gets to be the teacher for a little bit.

When Austin was in second grade, he did his Zoom on Polar Bears. Connor did his today on Pokemon. For 15 minutes, Connor taught his class all there is to know (or at least all he knows) about the World of Pokemon.

Did you know the word is derived for the Japanese meaning “Pocket Monsters”?

And did you know, the creator based it on his childhood habit of collecting insects?

Both two cool new facts Connor and I learned while doing our research. The actual facts on the Pokemon creatures, the rules of the game and the types and evolution of Pokemon, Connor can recite from memory. I honestly think, if someone showed him pictures of all 649 Pokemon, he could probably name each and every one. Seems his obsession with Thomas has moved onto an obsession with Pokemon.

Problem is, I could understand Thomas and knew most of their names. But Pokemon? Forget it, half the time, even if I see the word spelled out, I can’t pronounce it. I guess I’ll just let Connor be my teacher.